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wedding couple laughing together on dance floor Credit: Kristen Marie Parker ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer Your maid of honor is ready to start planning your bachelorette party, so it’s important to start thinking about what you want this day to look like....

produce crisper drawers refrigerator Credit: Courtesy of Whirlpool Corporation When you buy groceries, you want them to last. Fresh vegetables may stay fresh anywhere from a few days to a week depending on their type, jams and condiments last much longer, and dry packaged goods like pasta or grains and canned goods much longer still. No matter what type of food you have, proper storage-whether in the refrigerator or the pantry-will extend shelf life and preserve quality....

Full moon over snowfall Credit: Misha Kaminsky / Getty Images Full moon over snowfall Credit: Misha Kaminsky / Getty Images Full moon over snowfall Credit: Misha Kaminsky / Getty Images Full moon over snowfall Credit: Misha Kaminsky / Getty Images Look into the night sky this week and you’ll spot the last full moon of 2022. This month’s Cold Moon will turn full and reach peak illumination at approximately 11:09 p....

black, green, and white wedding invitation suite Credit: Lisa Ziesing (Abby Jiu Photography) ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

On This Page Set Deadlines Take Breaks Avoid Multitasking Make a To-Do List Don't Work After Hours Whether you’re getting back into the groove of things after a long vacation or just going through an afternoon slump, productivity can be a hard thing to come by. While there are plenty of strategies to increase productivity, what works varies from person-to-person, says Melissa Gratias, Ph.D, a productivity specialist and workplace consultant....

Crow sitting in flower garden Credit: Gerdzhikov / Getty Images Crow sitting in flower garden Credit: Gerdzhikov / Getty Images Crow sitting in flower garden Credit: Gerdzhikov / Getty Images Crow sitting in flower garden Credit: Gerdzhikov / Getty Images When you take a look at your garden, there’s typically a few birds lurking nearby. In many ways, these creatures are a welcome addition to your outdoor space. “Besides being enjoyable to watch, they can also feed on unwanted insect pests,” explains Kristen Pullen, a woody ornamental product manager and international business assistant for Star® Roses....

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smiling woman brushing teeth Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images smiling woman brushing teeth Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images smiling woman brushing teeth Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images smiling woman brushing teeth Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images Morning breath is a stinky—yet incredibly common—problem. As for why it happens in the first place? The amount of saliva in your mouth actually lessens while you sleep, creating a hot bed for the bacteria that causes those pesky morning odors....

instagram ring selfie by claraalonsonet Credit: @claraalonsonet via Instagram Pics or it didn’t happen. Never is the unofficial mantra of the Internet more appropriate than when it comes to announcing your new engagement. And with all the excitement-plus the fact that your ring is just so shiny-it can be hard to stop yourself from texting everyone you know or logging into Instagram while your partner is still on bended knee....

woman visiting veterinarian with dog Credit: shironosov / Getty Images woman visiting veterinarian with dog Credit: shironosov / Getty Images woman visiting veterinarian with dog Credit: shironosov / Getty Images woman visiting veterinarian with dog Credit: shironosov / Getty Images In addition to regular check-ups at the veterinarian and annual vaccinations, you should always ensure that your pet’s microchip information is up to date. “Microchipping is a good idea for all pets, even those who are strictly indoors such as indoor cats,” explains Dr....

Diana Ross son Ross Naes and Kimberly Ryan wedding day Credit: Kimberly Ryan via Instagram It looks like Diana Ross has one big happy family-and it just keeps growing. The iconic singer’s son, Ross Arne Naess, married Kimberly Ryan in a beautiful beachfront ceremony, and if the Instagram photos are any proof, his siblings could hardly contain their own excitement for the occasion. CELEBRITY WEDDING SINGERS WE WISH WE COULD HIRE Brother Evan Ross and sister Tracee Ellis Ross took to Instagram to post some seriously adorable photos of the big event, sharing their excitement for the celebration, some of their favorite pics from the day, and a snap or two of Diana Ross herself looking absolutely spectacular, as always....

five spice pumpkin pie with phyllo crust Credit: Christopher Testani five spice pumpkin pie with phyllo crust Credit: Christopher Testani five spice pumpkin pie with phyllo crust Credit: Christopher Testani five spice pumpkin pie with phyllo crust Credit: Christopher Testani Whether it has a single or double crust, a sweet or savory filling, and is made in a pie dish or formed free-hand on a sheet pan, pie is a universally loved dish....

Not only can wearing a mask help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, but research also suggests that it might reduce the severity of the illness for those who do get infected. “This is very likely due to less virus particles being transferred or transmitted from an infected person to an uninfected person due to a mask barrier (being worn),” says Dr. Daniel Berliner, primary care doctor with virtual health platform PlushCare and a former Medical Corps Master Flight Surgeon in the U....

man filling water glass Credit: Getty / Yevhenii Podshyvalov man filling water glass Credit: Getty / Yevhenii Podshyvalov man filling water glass Credit: Getty / Yevhenii Podshyvalov man filling water glass Credit: Getty / Yevhenii Podshyvalov Consider filtering the water from your faucet before you drink it, since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new limits this week on the amount of chemicals found in tap water that people can safely drink across the United States....

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement While it is important to make sure that you have an emergency fund, you also need to have a cash cushion. What does that mean, though? “The technical definition of a ‘cash cushion’ is a small balance you leave in your bank account to protect yourself against overdraft fees or insufficient fund penalties,” explains Aja Dang, a YouTube creator who paid off $200,000 in debt in two years....

If you’ve ever found yourself aimlessly scrolling through social media, there’s a good chance you’ve come across a post or video on skin care cocktailing. This involves mixing several products together to shorten your routine and eliminate the step-by-step process. Time-saving as it may seem, however, board certified dermatologist and 456 Skin co-founder Dr. Carlos Charles advises against it. Keep reading to find out why. Turn Down the Cocktail Multi-step skin care routines are par for the course these days....

Maybe you hopped on a plane to Hawaii in the middle of rush hour or won Wimbledon while doing the dishes. Whatever your most recent daydream may have been, odds are you spent almost half your day with your mind somewhere else, according to a study done by Harvard researchers. Although you might find it difficult to devote time to doing, well, nothing, recent research suggests that having your head in the clouds can improve your life on the ground—helping you solve problems, think creatively, and even plot your future....

veronica-mathieu-rehearsal-dinner-0536-s111501-1014.jpg Credit: Elisabeth Millay Choose a host. Traditionally, the bride’s parents throw an engagement party, but there’s no reason you can’t host (and finance) one yourself if you prefer. If your parents live in two different cities, you might opt for two parties, so both sets of parents can celebrate with close family friends. If someone other than yourself is hosting, be clear about how involved you would like to be in the party planning....

Once you’ve learned how to crochet, which hook should you choose for your first (or fiftieth) project? This helpful guide walks you through the differences in size, material, and style of crochet hooks, as well as how to hold them. Not all hooks are equal, but there’s no need to feel overwhelmed by the options. Here’s how to select the best one for you. crochet hook Credit: gojak / Getty Materials Crochet hooks come in a variety of different materials, including wood, plastic, metal, and even glass....